The Certificate III in Education Support provides skills and knowledge on specialist communication techniques with students and teachers. This children's services course is designed for people who currently work as an Education Support Worker/Integration Aide or for those who wish to seek employment as an Education Support Worker/Integration Aide.

Free TAFE

You may be entitled to free tuition fees for this course if you meet the eligibility criteria for the State Government’s FREE TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. It's important to know that you may incur other fees, such as student services fees or materials fees, and you'll need to cover these costs yourself. To find out more, call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or contact us via our online enquiry form.

# The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. * Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.
Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply such as the Student Support Fee.

2019 Student Services Fee (Table 3)

Type of cohort:

Eligible full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours)

Non eligible/FFS full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours)

Special cohort classes:

Concession card holders

Apprentices

Trainees

Work based students (100% off campus delivery)

Full online delivery (100% off campus delivery)

Any students studying less than 125 hours in the full year

Domestic student services fees for 2019:

$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total

$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total

$60 fixed fee

None

Exemptions

The following fee categories are exempt from the SSF -
ASH: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Concession
ASZ: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Non-concession
X: Community-based Orders/Judy Lazarus Transition Centre
OZ: International Student
M: Prisoner
YTC: Young People Transitioning From Care – Concession
YTN: Young People Transitioning From Care - No Concession
Short courses

student contact hours

Total hours^

Indicative hours*

Government Subsidised $/SCH

Indigenous Concession $/SCH

Full fee $/SCH

596

596

$0.00

$0.00

$9.70

^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2019. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

For a fee schedule, please call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233), or send us an email at enquiries@kangan.edu.au.

Can I apply?

There are no prerequisites for the Certificate III in Education Support, although students must be over the age of 18 by the time you are due to complete the course. (This is the minimum age required to work in this field).

A Working with Children Check will be required for your industry placement.

Where and how can I study?

The next intake for this course is in February 2018.

This course is delivered face-to-face at our Broadmeadows campus.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course is designed to provide accredited training for people wishing to pursue a career as an Education Support Worker/Integration Aide in a primary, secondary or special school setting.

CAREER PATHWAYS

· education support worker

· early childhood educator

· outside school hours care assistant

· playgroup supervisor

· recreation assistant

· family day care worker

· nanny

· childhood educator

· ESO relief staff

· childhood educator assistant

What skills will I have when I complete this course?

On successful completion of this course you will have the skills and knowledge to apply specialist communication techniques with students and teachers. You will be able to work with students with a range of learning and additional needs.

What qualifications will I receive?

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Education Support CHC30213. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

What opportunities for further studies will I have?

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to continue your studies at a higher level in courses within education or disability.

How do I apply?

To apply for this course you may click on the yellow 'Apply Here' tab. This course also has a mid-year intake.

How will I be selected for this course?

You will need to attend an information session
and undergo a literacy and numeracy assessment.

Kangan Institute acknowledges their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Gunung-Willam-Balluk, Boonwurrung and Wurrundjeri peoples. The institute respects the traditional custodians, elders and their cultural heritage.